Worst air pollution Whitby, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Whitby is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Whitby is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Whitby's air quality benefits from its Lake Ontario shoreline position east of Toronto, with lake breezes providing periodic ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the 401 is the primary local emission source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

35.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

30.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Whitby right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Whitby is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Whitby?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Whitby will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Whitby?

The air over Whitby varies through the year, influenced by quiet Lake Ontario waterfront neighbourhoods. The warmest months typically see the poorest air quality, with heat and heavy traffic driving up smog levels on windless days, whereas fall and winter tend to bring cleaner, more variable conditions. Breezes off the lake often help clear the air more quickly here than in inland neighbourhoods.

Are air quality levels in Whitby based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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